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Report: DEA Has Impeded Much-Needed Research into Medical Benefits of Marijuana for Years

allan10 years ago02 mins

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The DEA has obstructed research into the medical benefits of marijuana in an attempt to keep the drug from being reclassified, according to a new report, AlJazeera reports. “The DEA impedes research by abusing its discretionary powers over the scheduling process, making it difficult to obtain marijuana for research purposes. We recommend…

Drug Policy Alliance: DEA Impeded, Rejected Science on Medical Marijuana for 4 Decades

allan10 years ago03 mins

By Ethan Nadelmann Executive Director of Drug Policy Alliance For four decades, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has systematically obstructed medical research and rejected scientific evidence. It’s increasingly clear that entrusting decisions involving medical science to the DEA is akin to leaving the fox in charge of the henhouse. And what’s most striking is how…